Charly Edsitty, ABC13 Houston
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Drivers on the Gulf Freeway can expect some delays as crews continue to clean up hours after an 18-wheeler caught fire just before 3 a.m. Thursday.
The fire was contained to the southbound main lanes of the freeway at Bay Area Boulevard. Officials said it was a tanker fuel fire that spread.
Drivers were directed into the mall’s parking lot as law enforcement and fire crews began to arrive at the scene.
At 5 a.m., Houston TranStar cameras showed at least eight police cars covering the lanes as drivers exited.
Cellphone video sent to ABC13 from bystanders shows large flames shooting several feet into the air.
It is unclear if there are any injuries at this time.
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